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Genetic Sexual Attraction - A Couple’s Story as a Result of a 23andMe Test Discovery
A story was posted on Reddit by someone claiming to have discovered he and his girlfriend are half-siblings, the discovery coming after both opted in to the DNA Relatives feature for their 23andMe test.
“Pharmaco-Whaat?! Understanding Pharmacogenomic Testing and How It Could Aid Your Doctor in Prescribing Medication
Pharmacogenomics is an area of genetics focused on understanding how our unique genetic code determines how we might respond to certain medications.
Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in WebMD Magazine Articles on at Home DNA Testing
I recently spoke with Sonya Collins who writes for WebMD Magazine. I shared my thoughts and advice on at home DNA tests based on years of both personal and professional experience.
Before You Use That DNA Kit You Just Unwrapped....
You and thousands of people may find yourselves unwrapping a package of shiny paper and inside of it, a DNA kit! Maybe you were hoping for one and asking for it, maybe it is a surprise that came out of left field. Regardless, think of these things first!
Starting a Blog Helped Stacey Cope With Her DNA Surprise
Stacey reached out to me looking to connect with and find support from others who have discovered from DNA testing that they have Misattributed Parentage (NPE).
Digging Deeper Into a Promethease Finding Before Accepting It as Truth
I recently worked with a client who was adopted and had used a raw data file and the Promethease tool as an avenue to obtain some health/medical information for herself.
5 Things to Know About Promethease
Promethease is a literature retrieval system that compares raw DNA data to an online encyclopedia of genetics research called SNPedia. Here’s what you should know if you choose to use Promethease.
Why Do Adoptees Want DNA Testing?
Anna Childers is a genetic counselor who interviewed adult adoptees on their perspectives on DNA testing.
On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…a DNA Test?!
Are you giving a DNA test as a gift this holiday season? Here are some things to consider before making this decision.